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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.61, 537.83 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.61, 537.83 and 262.25 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.61 : 537.83 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.61/537.83 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.61x = 537.83 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.61x = 141,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,043.23/358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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